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WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcast
Hosted by Shannon Albert · EN
***Voted "Most Informative Podcast" in the Disney Podcast Awards***
A Disney World planning show covering topics that include touring plans, packing tips, travel with kids, Disney Dining Plan, which rides to ride, Disney resorts, magical touches to add to your trip + lots more. Visit WDWPrepSchool.com for even more tips.
A Disney World planning show covering topics that include touring plans, packing tips, travel with kids, Disney Dining Plan, which rides to ride, Disney resorts, magical touches to add to your trip + lots more. Visit WDWPrepSchool.com for even more tips.
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Kelly F.'s June WDW trip - PREP 519
2d ago02:32:32Tap to summarizeKelly, her husband, and their two daughters spent June 4–12 at Walt Disney World, enjoying multiple resorts, character meals, water parks, and all four Disney parks while using Lightning Lanes daily. Despite a few minor mishaps, they had a memorable trip that cost a little over $8,000. Links: Our review of Port Orleans Riverside All About Strollers at Disney World WDW Prep Toolkit Walt Disney World Crowd Calendar Leave me a message (including trip report submissions) Please use the SpeakPipe link below to leave us a message with your first name, location, and trip info. Be sure to include your exact trip dates, who is in your party, where you will stay, and anything unique about the trip. You can do that using your computer or phone at https://www.speakpipe.com/WDWPrepToGo Subscribe to get new episodes There are a few ways to get new episodes of WDW Prep to Go (if you're used to listening on the website, subscribe so you can take new episodes with you on your phone) Subscribe in iTunes (and please leave a review!) Subscribe to the podcast Follow on social media Instagram Facebook Pinterest YouTube Ways to support us Become a Patron Get a quote request for a future trip from Small World Vacations Subscribe to the WDW Prep School weekly newsletter Podcast Episode Finder Visit the site Things we recommend Affiliate Links: Amazon DVC Rentals Quicksilver Tours and Transportation Small World Vacations Designer Park Co - Use code "WDWPrep" to save 10%
Transcribe →Stacey and Stefanie's Mega WDW trip - PREP 518
1w ago02:45:01Tap to summarizeStacey and Stefanie planned a Disney World trip for 22 relatives from the U.S. and England, using detailed scheduling, apps, and ride-planning tools to keep the large group organized. The week included Disney parks, Universal, golf, family activities, and Cirque du Soleil, with a focus on flexibility, family time, and fun for all ages. Links: Top Villas WDW Prep Toolkit Walt Disney World Crowd Calendar Leave me a message (including trip report submissions) Please use the SpeakPipe link below to leave us a message with your first name, location, and trip info. Be sure to include your exact trip dates, who is in your party, where you will stay, and anything unique about the trip. You can do that using your computer or phone at https://www.speakpipe.com/WDWPrepToGo Subscribe to get new episodes There are a few ways to get new episodes of WDW Prep to Go (if you're used to listening on the website, subscribe so you can take new episodes with you on your phone) Subscribe in iTunes (and please leave a review!) Subscribe to the podcast Follow on social media Instagram Facebook Pinterest YouTube Ways to support us Become a Patron Get a quote request for a future trip from Small World Vacations Subscribe to the WDW Prep School weekly newsletter Podcast Episode Finder Visit the site Things we recommend Affiliate Links: Amazon DVC Rentals Quicksilver Tours and Transportation Small World Vacations Designer Park Co - Use code "WDWPrep" to save 10%
Transcribe →Recapping my May/June WDW trip - PREP 517
2w ago00:39:59Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I recap my May 26–June 3 trip to Walt Disney World, highlighting new attractions, entertainment, dining experiences, and summer offerings across the parks and resorts. I also review several off-site and Disney-owned hotels, compare their value and amenities, and share tips on crowds, transportation, and standout discoveries from the trip. Links: Swan and Dolphin Review The Complete Guide to Disney Springs Hotels Is the Drury Plaza Disney Springs Too Good to Be True? WDW Prep Toolkit Small World Vacations Walt Disney World Request Walt Disney World Crowd Calendar Leave me a message (including trip report submissions) Please use the SpeakPipe link below to leave us a message with your first name, location, and trip info. Be sure to include your exact trip dates, who is in your party, where you will stay, and anything unique about the trip. You can do that using your computer or phone at https://www.speakpipe.com/WDWPrepToGo Subscribe to get new episodes There are a few ways to get new episodes of WDW Prep to Go (if you're used to listening on the website, subscribe so you can take new episodes with you on your phone) Subscribe in iTunes (and please leave a review!) Subscribe to the podcast Follow on social media Instagram Facebook Pinterest YouTube Ways to support us Become a Patron Get a quote request for a future trip from Small World Vacations Subscribe to the WDW Prep School weekly newsletter Podcast Episode Finder Visit the site Things we recommend Affiliate Links: Amazon DVC Rentals Quicksilver Tours and Transportation Small World Vacations Designer Park Co - Use code "WDWPrep" to save 10%
Transcribe →Disney World for Introverts (w/Steven from Dintroverts) - PREP 516
3w ago00:35:44Tap to summarizeI spoke with Steven from Dintroverts about how introverts can enjoy Walt Disney World by managing energy, taking breaks, using sensory tools, and finding quiet recharge spots around the parks. He shared his favorite locations to recharge, his favorite resorts and excitement for an upcoming Disney cruise. Links: Dintroverts Dintroverts Instagram Leave me a message (including trip report submissions) Please use the SpeakPipe link below to leave us a message with your first name, location, and trip info. Be sure to include your exact trip dates, who is in your party, where you will stay, and anything unique about the trip. You can do that using your computer or phone at https://www.speakpipe.com/WDWPrepToGo Subscribe to get new episodes There are a few ways to get new episodes of WDW Prep to Go (if you're used to listening on the website, subscribe so you can take new episodes with you on your phone) Subscribe in iTunes (and please leave a review!) Subscribe to the podcast Follow on social media Instagram Facebook Pinterest YouTube Ways to support us Become a Patron Get a quote request for a future trip from Small World Vacations Subscribe to the WDW Prep School weekly newsletter Podcast Episode Finder Visit the site Things we recommend Affiliate Links: Amazon DVC Rentals Quicksilver Tours and Transportation Small World Vacations Designer Park Co - Use code "WDWPrep" to save 10%
Transcribe →My Alaskan Cruise on the Magic - PREP 515
May 2600:32:50Tap to summarizeI recap my five-night Alaska cruise on the Disney Cruise Line's Disney Magic, highlighting Vancouver sightseeing, onboard experiences like Glacier Viewing Day and Frozen-themed activities, and a relaxed food-and-drink crawl in Ketchikan. I also compare the Magic and Wonder ships, praising Magic's shows and waterslide while giving Wonder the edge in service and food. Links: Ultimate Alaskan cruise packing list 10 Tips for Disney Alaskan cruise Small World Vacations Disney Cruise Line Request How to do embarkation day on Disney Cruise Line How to do disembarkation on Disney Cruise Line Disney Cruise Line primer Broadway Star Series on Disney Cruise Line Ultimate Disney Cruise Packing List Guide to DCL internet Leave me a message (including trip report submissions) Please use the SpeakPipe link below to leave us a message with your first name, location, and trip info. Be sure to include your exact trip dates, who is in your party, where you will stay, and anything unique about the trip. You can do that using your computer or phone at https://www.speakpipe.com/WDWPrepToGo Subscribe to get new episodes There are a few ways to get new episodes of WDW Prep to Go (if you're used to listening on the website, subscribe so you can take new episodes with you on your phone) Subscribe in iTunes (and please leave a review!) Subscribe to the podcast Follow on social media Instagram Facebook Pinterest YouTube Ways to support us Become a Patron Get a quote request for a future trip from Small World Vacations Subscribe to the WDW Prep School weekly newsletter Podcast Episode Finder Visit the site Things we recommend Affiliate Links: Amazon DVC Rentals Quicksilver Tours and Transportation Small World Vacations Designer Park Co - Use code "WDWPrep" to save 10%
Transcribe →Hali's May family WDW trip - PREP 514
May 1901:29:31Tap to summarizeHali shared highlights from her family's May Disney World trip, where they stayed at Disney's Port Orleans Resort – Riverside, visited all four parks, used the Dining Plan and Lightning Lanes, and enjoyed favorites like Guardians, Rise of the Resistance, Fantasmic, and Narcoossee's. The trip featured intense heat, pool breaks, and $6,269.32 in spending excluding tickets. Links: May in Walt Disney World Our review of Port Orleans Riverside WDW Prep Toolkit Walt Disney World Crowd Calendar Leave me a message (including trip report submissions) Please use the SpeakPipe link below to leave us a message with your first name, location, and trip info. Be sure to include your exact trip dates, who is in your party, where you will stay, and anything unique about the trip. You can do that using your computer or phone at https://www.speakpipe.com/WDWPrepToGo Subscribe to get new episodes There are a few ways to get new episodes of WDW Prep to Go (if you're used to listening on the website, subscribe so you can take new episodes with you on your phone) Subscribe in iTunes (and please leave a review!) Subscribe to the podcast Follow on social media Instagram Facebook Pinterest YouTube Ways to support us Become a Patron Get a quote request for a future trip from Small World Vacations Subscribe to the WDW Prep School weekly newsletter Podcast Episode Finder Visit the site Things we recommend Affiliate Links: Amazon DVC Rentals Quicksilver Tours and Transportation Small World Vacations Designer Park Co - Use code "WDWPrep" to save 10%
Transcribe →Christine's BIG April WDW trip - PREP 513
May 1202:18:45Tap to summarizeChristine shared details from her Apr. 17–25 Disney World trip for 16 relatives, including coordinated park plans, Lightning Lanes, dining, and transportation across multiple parks and resort days. Despite challenges with heat, timing, and logistics, highlights like Guardians, character meals, and the After Hours event made the $20,000+ family trip a success overall. Links: All Star Music Review WDW Prep Toolkit Walt Disney World Crowd Calendar Small World Vacations Walt Disney World Request April in Walt Disney World Leave me a message (including trip report submissions) Please use the SpeakPipe link below to leave us a message with your first name, location, and trip info. Be sure to include your exact trip dates, who is in your party, where you will stay, and anything unique about the trip. You can do that using your computer or phone at https://www.speakpipe.com/WDWPrepToGo Subscribe to get new episodes There are a few ways to get new episodes of WDW Prep to Go (if you're used to listening on the website, subscribe so you can take new episodes with you on your phone) Subscribe in iTunes (and please leave a review!) Subscribe to the podcast Follow on social media Instagram Facebook Pinterest YouTube Ways to support us Become a Patron Get a quote request for a future trip from Small World Vacations Subscribe to the WDW Prep School weekly newsletter Podcast Episode Finder Visit the site Things we recommend Affiliate Links: Amazon DVC Rentals Quicksilver Tours and Transportation Small World Vacations Designer Park Co - Use code "WDWPrep" to save 10%
Transcribe →Jacki's April WDW trip - PREP 512
May 502:02:12Tap to summarizeI interviewed Jacki before and after her week-long Disney World trip to talk through her plans vs. how everything actually went. She and her husband built a flexible itinerary with After Hours events, resort time, and even a volunteer shift at Give Kids the World and a runDisney 5K. We break down what worked, what didn't, and the highlights that made this trip so memorable. Links: WDW Prep Toolkit After Hours Reviews Pop Century Review Walt Disney World Crowd Calendar Leave me a message (including trip report submissions) Please use the SpeakPipe link below to leave us a message with your first name, location, and trip info. Be sure to include your exact trip dates, who is in your party, where you will stay, and anything unique about the trip. You can do that using your computer or phone at https://www.speakpipe.com/WDWPrepToGo Subscribe to get new episodes There are a few ways to get new episodes of WDW Prep to Go (if you're used to listening on the website, subscribe so you can take new episodes with you on your phone) Subscribe in iTunes (and please leave a review!) Subscribe to the podcast Follow on social media Instagram Facebook Pinterest YouTube Ways to support us Become a Patron Get a quote request for a future trip from Small World Vacations Subscribe to the WDW Prep School weekly newsletter Podcast Episode Finder Visit the site Things we recommend Affiliate Links: Amazon DVC Rentals Quicksilver Tours and Transportation Small World Vacations Designer Park Co - Use code "WDWPrep" to save 10%
Transcribe →My Disneyland Land & Sea Trip - PREP 511
Apr 2800:25:18Tap to summarizeA 4-night Disney Wonder Baja cruise plus Disneyland trip was fun but chilly, with Catalina a highlight and Ensenada skippable. Disneyland was low-key with standby lines and shows, and the recap favors longer cruises while teasing future trips. Links: WDW Prep Toolkit Small World Vacations Disney Cruise Line Request The Anaheim Hotel Leave me a message (including trip report submissions) Please use the SpeakPipe link below to leave us a message with your first name, location, and trip info. Be sure to include your exact trip dates, who is in your party, where you will stay, and anything unique about the trip. You can do that using your computer or phone at https://www.speakpipe.com/WDWPrepToGo Subscribe to get new episodes There are a few ways to get new episodes of WDW Prep to Go (if you're used to listening on the website, subscribe so you can take new episodes with you on your phone) Subscribe in iTunes (and please leave a review!) Subscribe to the podcast Follow on social media Instagram Facebook Pinterest YouTube Ways to support us Become a Patron Get a quote request for a future trip from Small World Vacations Subscribe to the WDW Prep School weekly newsletter Podcast Episode Finder Visit the site Things we recommend Affiliate Links: Amazon DVC Rentals Quicksilver Tours and Transportation Small World Vacations Designer Park Co - Use code "WDWPrep" to save 10%
Transcribe →Monique's Disney Adventure cruise - PREP 510
Apr 2102:34:39Tap to summarizeMonique from Perth took her husband and three sons to Singapore for a Disney Adventure cruise, enjoying top attractions, smooth concierge boarding perks, and onboard highlights like shows, water slides, and themed dining despite some hard-to-book activities. Before and after the cruise, they explored more of Singapore. Links: Small World Vacations Disney Cruise Line Request Leave me a message (including trip report submissions) Please use the SpeakPipe link below to leave us a message with your first name, location, and trip info. Be sure to include your exact trip dates, who is in your party, where you will stay, and anything unique about the trip. You can do that using your computer or phone at https://www.speakpipe.com/WDWPrepToGo Subscribe to get new episodes There are a few ways to get new episodes of WDW Prep to Go (if you're used to listening on the website, subscribe so you can take new episodes with you on your phone) Subscribe in iTunes (and please leave a review!) Subscribe to the podcast Follow on social media Instagram Facebook Pinterest YouTube Ways to support us Become a Patron Get a quote request for a future trip from Small World Vacations Subscribe to the WDW Prep School weekly newsletter Podcast Episode Finder Visit the site Things we recommend Affiliate Links: Amazon DVC Rentals Quicksilver Tours and Transportation Small World Vacations Designer Park Co - Use code "WDWPrep" to save 10%
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